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We're all after a guilt-free way of reaching for the biscuit tin.
Now scientists have suggested that swapping sugar for sweeteners in the treats could do the trick – and won't leave you feeling hungrier.
Consuming food laden with sweeteners caused a similar reduction in appetite as sugary foods, the study found. The findings debunk a claim peddled by critics of artificial sweeteners, who have said the substances may make people hungrier.
Other benefits included lowering blood sugar, which is particularly significant for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, they suggest.
We're all after a guilt-free way of reaching for the biscuit tin. Now scientists have suggested that swapping sugar for sweeteners in the treats could do the trick – and won't leave you feeling hungrier
While other studies on sweeteners have typically focused on drinks, researchers at the University of Leeds wanted to focus on food.
They looked at the effects of eating biscuits with either sugar or two types of food sweetener: natural sugar substitute Stevia, or artificial sweetener Neotame, which is derived from aspartame.
The trial consisted of three, two-week periods.
Participants – who were all overweight or obese – ate biscuits with either fruit filling containing sugar, the natural sugar substitute or artificial sweetener.
